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Four arrested for links with Gaaf Alif atoll drug network

Jan 12, 2026, 4:52 AM

Four people have been arrested during the Operation Alimagu initiated by the police to crack down on drug networks.

Police said 10 places were searched during the operation on Sunday (January 11). The suspects are Shaffah Latheef, 28, Ahmed Madheeh, 33, Ahmed Anam Ibrahim, 30, and Nooruh Nizam, 35.

All four of them belong to Gaaf Alif Villingili island. Three of them were remanded in custody for the duration of the trial, while Nooruh Nizam was remanded for 15 days.

They are accused of carrying out extensive drug trafficking and money laundering activities in the atoll.

The operation was conducted by special teams of South Police, Main Intelligence Department and Drug Enforcement.

Five people were arrested in Addu during Operation Alimagu in December. They have been remanded for the duration of the trial.

Maldives Police Service Drugs GA. Villingili

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